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David Lewis Gingerich, 95, died April 9, 2025, at Cedarwood Preserve, Tyrone. He was born in Tyrone, a son of the late Carl Lewis and Dorothy (Miller) Gingerich.
He married Joan Kissell, who died Jan. 24, 2022.
David is survived by a son, David Lewis Gingerich Jr. of Altoona; daughter, Darlene Baisden (Bruce) in Alabama; son, Carl William Gingerich of Tyrone; son, Michael Scott Gingerich in Connecticut; grandchildren: Sergis Gingerich (Sara), Emilie Holman (Mike), Jonathan Gingerich, Christine Gingerich, Tim Gingerich and Joe Gingerich; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy J. Gingerich; a sister, Aline Folckemer; and a brother, Richard Lee Gingerich.
David was a graduate of Altoona High School in 1947 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Era.
He was a pioneer in sonar taping and radar specialty projects for the military after WWII. He then worked at F.L. Smith Co. as an engineer and worked at several envelope companies.
A graveside service will be held at noon Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Arch Spring Presbyterian Cemetery, with Pastor Russell Reese officiating. A Celebration of Life memorial will follow at the Epworth Manor Community Room.
Arrangements are by Derman Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone.